School:University of Canberra

Overview

The University of Canberra(UC), was established in 1967 and is located in the heart of the nation’s capital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. An institution with a keen focus on work-integrated learning is shared across UC's five faculties: Science and Technology; Education; Arts and Design; Businesses, Government and Law and Health.University of Canberra has continued to rise to sit at number 34 in the 2019 Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings

With the release of its latest strategic plan for 2018-2022, the University of Canberra will be endeavoring for a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation through integrated learning and research:

"UC will make authentic experiential and entrepreneurial learning a distinctive feature of every student's education, striving to national leadership in this field. This will prepare graduates who are fit not just for finding employment but also creating it"

Promoting student innovation and entrepreneurship

Interest in Entrepreneurship amongst students has been steadily growing at The University of Canberra over the last decade with a recent spiking of societies that cater towards the growing interest. There are now various clubs forged by students that continue to bring awareness and facilitate I&E ties with community, including;

​Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Group UC

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Business Group provide a ground for idea exchange and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation within Canberra and its surrounds. The group hosts and supports various events in I&E.

Sudo

A Student Undergraduate developer organisation at UC. Their mission statement: To Develop. That’s it. Whether it’s your app, or your new Facebook or a less hackable Census, the University of Canberra Student Developer Organisation exists for you.

Faculty innovation and entrepreneurship

The University of Canberra is currently transitioning through their strategic plan for 2018-2022. A key goal is to make new models of authentic and entrepreneurial learning to be a feature of all courses, including the use of co-working spaces and start-up training. Currently the University of Canberra has several undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, majors and individual units available with more scheduled for 2020 enrollment. Flexible study options empower students to design their degrees incorporating majors across faculties including double degrees. University of Canberra is bridging the divide between education and business by facilitating experiential and entrepreneurial learning, with opportunities for course driven work placements and internships across business, government, not-for profit and start up sectors.

Degrees

●          Master of Design Strategies (2020)

●          Master of Business Administration (2020)

●          Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship & Innovation)

●          Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Information Technology

●          Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology

●          Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Business

  

Courses

In an Australian first, the University of Canberra has begun a course in Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship. This program utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to Indigenous entrepreneurship. Students explore historical accounts and practices of Indigenous peoples from around the globe focusing on Australia, Pacifica and North America.The unit holistically reviews entrepreneurial aspects of social interaction that predates and often operates outside of western accepted management and modern entrepreneurial theory, examining the socio-economic attributes of entrepreneurial or commercial activity within an Indigenous understanding or standpoint.

• Indigenous and Cultural Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Toolbox
• Strategic Design for New Economies
• Design Incubator
• Design Led Innovation
• Creative Thinking
• Designpreneurship
• Social Enterprise
• Business Start Up Essentials

 

Along with 31 courses whose basis lies in entrepreneurship: 

http://search.canberra.edu.au/s/search.html?collection=CAPS&form=unit-search&profile=_default&meta_I_and=UNIT&sort=metat&query=entrepreneurship&course-search__submit=&meta_D_and=&start_rank=11

 As UC offers a broad range of study patterns to it's students, in recognition of this the university has courses delivered in partnership with Ducere Global Business school, with degrees that offer industry-focused learning experiences based on a global business curriculum.https://www.ducere.edu.au/courses/

University Opportunities

UC provides a range of pathway options for students whom want to pursue their entrepreneurial start-up venture, some of which are on-campus whilst others remain in close proximity to the Canberra region. This continual encouragement of innovation and co-creation is evident it's growing prominence around campus.

 Mentorship and accelerator programs:

• OK RDY: a mentorship and skilled-volunteer matching platform with an initial focus on connecting students to professionals and organizations
• The Millhouse. A social enterprise accelerator whose mission is to grow a high-quality pipeline of investible social venture.
• E29. A co-working space for start ups and entrepreneurs in Canberra

​Incubator Programs:

• KILN incubator: Supports early stage technology startups

​Entrepreneurial Based Student Societies:

• CBR Innovation Network: A community of innovators and entrepreneurs working together towards a vision of Canberra globally recognized as a clever, connected creative city where innovation and entrepreneurship fuels social and economic growth 

​University - Industry Collaboration

The University of Canberra is renowned for it's work integrated learning (WIL) and strong ties to Industry. With practical work-based projects in every course, UC's commitment to preparing professional and highly employable graduates is paramount to ensuring it places its students in a prime position upon graduation.

 An action proposed by UC that is currently in development is to redevelop their intellectual property policies to create a sector-leading environment for IP ownership and enable student and staff to more easily participate in commercial and social venture. Some examples of past, present and continuing industry collaboration project include

• The Studio Project for Industrial Design students that will be run in collaboration with Breville (Sydney) which occurs annually with third-year students.
• Lower Limb Proprioception device (AMEDA) -Developed in collaboration with Industrial Design Professors and UC Physiotherapy honors students-  along with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 

​Start- Up Companies

As of present (January 2018) , there are no start-up companies that have occurred out of UC.

Landscape Canvas

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e8_CJWrzhhoKzso4BdiaS5-Q9wwyCsk72Bq84pi2Dvc/edit?usp=sharing 

Change Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6Tsfhd9Q0

Related Links

UC Home Page:

http://www.canberra.edu.au/

UC Facebook Page :

https://www.facebook.com/UniversityOfCanberra/

Student Priorities:

University_of_Canberra_Student_Priorities

 Spring 2018 UIF:

Amannda Huot